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Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
Unpopular Opinion thread
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Re: Unpopular Opinion thread
I don't know why I even go to the second tri board or my due date board. Most of the women on there are first time moms and the questions, and worse yet, their answers, make me cringe. I understand we were all in that situation with our first pregnancy, but they are so uptight and so judgmental and so "I WILL NEVER xyz" that it is laughable. Look, I don't know what it's like to parent a 5 or 10 year old so I try to refrain from huge judgements (beyond something really obvious like endangering the kid) and certainly don't run around acting like an expert on that parenting that age group!
Meh. I don't cook a lot. I know how to cook. It's just not my favorite thing to do.
It is part of my New Year's Resolution though. I don't want Evie growing up with the same bad eating habits that I have.
As for the large meal prep, I don't think it's weird if it's your first or even 2nd time hosting a dinner to use a magazine article. You host a dinner every Friday night, so you have experience and therefore, do not need to read about how to manage your time efficiently. Those of us who don't regularly host dinners don't have that kind of experience.
I'll admit, one of my fears about some day hosting a holiday meal is cooking all that food at once, making sure everything is done around the same time without burning anything.
Regarding the jeggins convo: I must say that on a different day, you would probably see an UnPopOp that said something like "some people need to realize that Jeggings are not for anyone larger than a size 12".
I fall into that category...I could maybe see leggings, a dress, and boots, but since I can only find ONE pair of boots that even come up farther than my ankles (cankles) comfortably, I will not be participating in anything close to the jeggings/skinny jeans trends. I'm not ashamed to admit that at a size 18, they do not look good on people my size. Ever, really.
I think beer tastes like vomit. I don't understand why people drink it?beyond the obvious reason: to get drunk. I've always felt that way. While I seldom drink, it's not the alcohol but the flavor that I hate. And, actually, I feel the same way about Root Beer.
I think it's the rhyming and cadence of how it's read that a child likes. Apparently it was my favorite book when I was a toddler. My DS is more interested in this book I had as a child called I Am a Puppy.
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this thread has me laughing so far.....it should be titled the "fashion UO"......but i love my Uggs--so warm and comfy, yum. i don't wear jeggings but P does!! and DH kept telling me i was getting pajama jeans for Christmas...i was sadly disappointed when i opened my infomercial gift and it was the fabulous 12 in 1 kitchen tool--the "Chef Basket"! i am holding out for my pajama jeans for my birthday.....
and when i posted about both grandmothers buying P ugly holiday dresses with candy canes and snowmen on them and that i was going to return them for something she could wear more than once--i was flamed a new one. so i find it humorous that you are all in agreement with me on this one.....where were you the day i posted about it??
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My other UO is that I am so sad that DS is going to grow up in a hunting community. My H does hunt -- he deer hunts although hasn't shot one in the 8 years I've known him (he just watches them) but he does love duck hunting. But ALL the men in his family/community hunt a lot. I am very distressed about this. I understand the arguments for hunting, and agree that when done ethically and responsibly, truly is a better situation than all the factory farming of animals going on. But my concern is that it's NOT being done ethically. I have heard 2 people (one friend of his, one uncle-in-law) comment in recent weeks that they shot a bobcat while on the deerstand. WTF??????? I will never trust anybody to take Colin hunting except DH b/c I know he is truly a sportsman and doesn't just kill to kill - esp on the deer stand. But I know this may cause problems in the future -- "no you can't go on the stand w/ uncle so-and-so", etc. I just get sick thinking of it, even though it's years away. I just wish he wasn't going to grow up around this at all so it wouldn't be an issue at all.
(yes I knew DH hunted when we married and I knew this would be an issue if we had a son particularly, but now that it's a reality it's even worse for me than I expected)
Although I agree that I wouldn't use a magazine article to budget my time cooking I would need some guidance. As for knowing how to cook, I agree. I'll admit I was scared to cook for a long time. I'm also a very impatient person so cooking for me was always a race that I didn't need to run. I've learned to relax & enjoy making good food for my friends & family. It's such a nice feeling to feed those you love. Even if it's something as simple as homemade macNcheese. Start slow & simple & work your way up. When I started cooking I made a rule that I still follow on weeknights. Anything I cook only has 5 ingredients & no more than 3 pots.
Totally unrelated but your daughter looks so cute in that hat.
I 100% agree and feel the same way. It's tough being an animal lover in a hunting-crazy community. IMO, hunting should be a somber, necessary thing--it shouldn't be fun. People here get so excited about it, and I don't understand that. I wish I could teach DD that we kill animals to get food, and it's sad, but it's what we need to do to survive, but everyone else seems to want to teach her that it's a fun game.
I also really do not think children should be able to hunt. They can at 12 years old here. I've told my DH that no child of mine will be playing with a gun before they are old enough to drive a car, and I won't budge on that. He doesn't argue with me too much since we have a daughter, but I'm sure it will turn into a big fight if we have a son at some point.
My unpopular opinion is that I don't get why people complain about fashion trends. I'm not trying to bash anyone, but I just don't care what other people are wearing. AT ALL.
The only thing that bothers me is tiny booty shorts, because I don't need to be seeing your a$$ cheeks hanging out everywhere. Gross and uncalled for. And I have a son who doesn't need to grow up seeing that either.
Calins, I love you...you are by far the cutest, most conservative Liberal I know! And I do not mean that in any way other than you just believe what you believe and don't care what box it fits into!
But seriously, women my size should not be wearing midriff tops either. I don't need to see that while I'm trying to plan my meals in the Wal-Mart grocery aisle.
I suppose my UO is that I have no problem with hunting, as long as its for food. My brother and I were both certified to hunt at 12. I don't hunt because I'm a wimp and the rifles hurt my shoulder but I have no problem with DS going along on hunting trips with my dad and brother.
Well, now my UO seems out of place...but anyway,
I think I'm the only woman in the world that dislikes Bath and Body Works stuff. I can handle a few of the scents, but most are toooo strong for me to take. This was the first year since DH and I have been together (8 Christmases) that she hasn't gotten it for me. Thank goodness!
I disagree. I was of that opinion until I found a pair that I liked. I'm a size 16, so not much difference there. I prefer them to most jeans because let's be honest, jeans already accentuate butt and thighs regardless of cut - the only difference IMO is that they are fitted the rest of the way down. They actually hold in some of my less attractive features BETTER (w/o creating a muffin top) than other cuts I've worn. I'm no fashionista, and I don't sqeeze myself into things that I have no business wearing. But that's a helluva blanket statement you're making.
Haha, thanks, I think
I'm also kind of of the opinion that nobody needs to be wearing mid-drift tops unless they're at the beach, or wandering the streets of a beach town. Once again, do you WANT horny 14 year old boys staring at you? lol
Well, I'll edit to say that I've never seen (in person or pictures) someone my size who looks good in them.
And FWIW, I think there is a huge difference b/t 16-18. I feel gross and unattractive this weight, where at size 16 I feel moderately hot at least 60% of the time. I don't know why, but that just seems to be my dividing line b/t looking "healthy but thick" and looking obese.
I hate it when people hunt for "fun" the sport of it I guess. If you are going to be shooting something you damn well better eat it. I know this will probably be unpopular (it would be in my town) but I think there is little difference in people who like to hurt/kill animals for fun and people who enjoy hurting/killing other people. It's the same mentality IMO. Some of the guys DH worked with would purposely hurt the animals, make fun of them as they died ect. It would make me so angry I actually left one of his work dinners when they were all telling there disgusting hunting stories. I was in tears it is so upsetting to me. DH doesn't hunt BTW - I would be fine with it if the animals were respected and where used for food.
I agree. I consider myself an animal lover and I don't have a problem with hunting for food. Although hunting is not something I foresee for my son. DH fishes but he does not hunt. Sport hunting, on the other hand, incenses me.
That is f*cking appalling.
Probably has a lot to do with your own body type. I'm not going to get into sizes, but my thighs are huge. Doesn't matter what size I am, my thighs are disproportionately large and I need the slimming effect that a bit of flair gives me (FWIW - I think there are very few people that really pull off a straight legged pant)
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Thank you!! It is the norm for this group of men. It is refreshing to me to have someone agree with me. I wish there was some way to get them to stop.
That is horrible. Sick fvcks.
I think you'd have to figure out how to get them to develop some empathy, and if you could figure THAT out, well, you could solve most of the problems in the world.
it makes me seriously sad/scared/enraged that there are people who delight in suffering.
This! I was just talking about this yesterday. I don't get how anyone can get by not knowing how to cook.
I agree. That type of behavior shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as hunting. That's animal abuse and psychotic. True hunters only take shots that they know are humane and won't allow the animal to suffer. I've seen my dad and brother actually get upset with themselves over shots that weren't as good as they thought. The goal of a true hunter should be a quick, clean shot that prevents suffering as much as possible and only for animals they intend to use for food.
I'm sorry but the guys your DH works with are disturbed.
My UO regarding this, I don't get why people don't understand that some people don't like to cook and therefore don't have any desire to learn.
This attitude, sadly, is all too common around here too. Not with DH or any of his friends or family, but it is definitely around. There was a big news story last year where a bunch of deer were killed, off season, in such a disturbing way I don't even want to go into detail...but it was bad. Well, the guys who did it were let off on a technicality (their lawyer argued that they were "hunting" and you can't penalize someone for that, besides the fact that is was off season, so all they got was fined for hunting off season). But then it came out that one of the same guys killed someone in a hit and run, while knowing that the person had died, so he did end up getting put away for that. IMO, people capeable of extreme cruelty to animals are dangerous to society--and the line seems to be getting thinner between hunting for sport, and "hunting" out of cruelty.
This is why we need to teach our kids to respect nature and animals. Pack it in, pack it out when camping. Teach them that animals can feel pain and some sort of happiness and sadness just like people.
awww...thanks. she was opening her stocking and that was one of her little gifts!
I agree totally with what you're saying. It's wonderful to teach kids to have empathy toward animals AND other people!
It seems to me like empathy for animals almost comes naturally for kids, though. I did have to work with my daughter to give soft touches to the cat, because she is so enthusiastic about it, but I never taught her to hug the kitty or try to share her sippy cup or graham crackers with her, but she does anyway. She naturally, instinctively loves that cat. And other animals that she sees as well. Is that something that kids unlearn when they see cruel behavior modeled around them?
I have a good one that is flammable...
I think facebook and twitter are stupid. And I think people who post every single detail of their life are narcissistic. Your life is not so interesting or important and you're certainly not witty. Get over yourself!
Unfortunately, my job requires me to maintain both our twitter and Facebook pages and "engage the public" so I have no choice but to pretend posts are funny, witty and interesting. BLAH!!!!
Haha, I agree with this a lot, too. I have to manage my work's page as well. Boo!
Yup, I lurve my jeggings. I got a pair for Christmas and wore them with a long button cardigan and my cute new fold over boots. SO comfortable. I love the leggings look because it's stylish, but you feel like you're in your sweats.
Even better than "pajama" jeans.
Skinny jeans or straight leg jeans are more difficult. I still like to wear them with a longer top. I don't own any skinny jeans, only straight leg. I usually wear them with heels to look more slimming. I am at my smallest ever and I still feel self conscious in them if I'm not wearing them with the right thing.
I'd even say anyone over a size 4 doesn't look as good as they think in them.
This is a borderline FFFC but I wont be here friday sooo....
My son has his first sentence.. it happens to be "Oh Shyt"
I find it HILARIOUS. If i tell him its time to change his diaper I hear "Oh Shyt" or if he drops something or gets caught being bad.
The UO part is I think far too much emphasis is put on "curse words" They are WORDS just like any other words used for emphasis. Wow, Oh My God, Amazing, etc... all words to express emotion. Slowly the media has used more and more so some aren't quite as bad as they used to be but I hate when people freak out over hearing them. I used the F word in a facebook status and my SO's aunt got all pissed off at me.
FWIW I do teach my children that there is a place and time for that kind of language. They aren't allowed to curse in front of me, or at school or public places but with friends I don't care.
I'm glad someone finally said it. People need to dress to fit their body type, not to follow trends. Apparently that is a UO.
I went to LA a few weeks ago and everyone wore leggings as pants. But in LA, people tend to be in shape and I thought it was OK. However, I went to the mall last weekend and there were too many people wearing leggings as pants that really should have asked for an honest opinion before they left their house.